Epidemiology and Nursing of Infectious Diseases

Author: Shi Hong / Yue Xiquan / Ouyang Xia (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: This book elaborates on the basic concepts and theories of infectious disease nursing, as well as the principles and methods of infectious disease nursing work. It introduces the etiology, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, diagnostic and treatment measures, nursing diagnoses, and methods for common and newly listed infectious diseases caused by pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, rickettsiae, and parasites, as stipulated by China's Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Law. Examples include highly pathogenic avian influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The book also covers relevant health education knowledge. It is suitable for students at different levels, including undergraduate and graduate programs in clinical nursing, adult education, and as a reference for self-study and clinical nursing professionals.